We apologise for the recent breakdown in transmission. In case you have been wondering. No, he hasn't joined mummy, nor given up on this blog, neither has he had his electricity and phone lines cut off (yet). He's just been feeling incredibly lazy. But seriously, papa has been feeling sick this past week. He's caught a nasty bug which puts him to sleep early every night. He says to tell you that normal services will resume very soon. Sooner than you think. Papa says he is still alive, so once he has refuelled, topped up his water and oil, we will drag ourselves onwards once again. Thank you.